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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.82, 650.82 and 373.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.82, 650.82 and 373.54 is: 515.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.82 : 650.82 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.82/650.82 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.82x = 650.82 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.82x = 243,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,107.30/471.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.25

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